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Hosting a Holiday Gathering on a Budget

Whether you’re hosting a small intimate group of friends or a large family dinner over the upcoming holiday season, inflation and rising interest rates have made hosting more challenging than ever. Here are some simple tips on how to still have...

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Bank of Canada's announcement on the prime lending rate: Why you should care

A hot topic in economic news these days is the question of when the Bank of Canada will announce whether they are going to change the prime lending rate. For consumers, the more important question is: how will this announcement affect you?

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Money wasn’t something my dad talked about very much when I was growing up. However, he did have a couple of expressions he would share repeatedly over the years.

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Can creditors seize or garnish government retirement benefits?

One of the biggest concerns among indebted pensioners is whether creditors have the right to seize or garnish their Canada Pension Benefits (CPP) and Old Age Security Benefits (OAS).

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Can working from home help get you out of debt?

Canadians who worked from home found that they were able to save a significant amount of money by not having to travel to a work location each day.

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What rising interest rates could mean for you

Eight times a year, the Bank of Canada will make an announcement on the key interest rate, and if projections are correct, we are going to see interest rates rise. You could be thinking, what does that mean, how will it affect me, what can I do?

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How will I afford it if my mortgage interest rate goes up one percent?

Mortgage rates are going up. How will you afford the increase in monthly mortgage payments?

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Are you living within your means?

It’s easier than ever to spend more than we can afford. We pay for most purchases with a debit or credit card — or, increasingly, with the wave of a smartphone or swipe of a finger.

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Children need more financial literacy training in schools, here’s why

Learning doesn’t just happen at school. Teaching children about money and how it works starts at home.

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